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Gunkan-iwa (Warship Rock)
軍艦岩Okinawa
A long flat-topped reef rock off Yonaguni's wild coast that, from the Sanninudai terrace, looks startlingly like a grey battleship steaming out to sea. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.3· 76 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Natural coastal rock viewed free from Sanninudai terrace on Yonaguni. No admission.
- Nearest station
- Yonaguni Airport + car
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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